Big Red soda is a Southern favorite, famous for its iconic red hue. However, unlike other fruity beverage brands like Fanta, its flavor is a bit of a mystery.

In fact, "Sun Tang Red Cream Soda" is a far more apt description of the soda, but it doesn't sound nearly as catchy as Big Red, does it? Advertisement. ... Apple, and other top brands.

Instructions: Pour Big Red into a small saucepan, and place over medium heat to reduce, approximately 20 minutes. You want to get the soda down to a syrup, reducing by nearly 6 times.

The first batch of Big Red soda was made in 1937, and once it left the Waco bottling plant, it sparked a cult of feverish fandom that continues to this day.

Communities around the country celebrate Juneteenth with red foods and drinks to symbolize the bloodshed and profound sacrifices made by former enslaved Black Americans, according to food historians.

Barq’s Red Creme Soda is readily available in Greater Cincinnati, but it’s still a rarity elsewhere. Finding the diet version is a downright treasure hunt. But that’s part of the appeal.